reporting live in washington. back to you, ann. >> i think a lot of us have been thinking really there was going to be a last-minute deal. sort of a play unfolding. that is too optimistic now? people are thinking it may not happen? >> reporter: well, you know, it is going to take a lot to come up with an agreement. i mean just look at how long they have been talking about it and it has not been done. now we are a day away before the clock strikes 12? and the automatic cuts take effect. so, yes, optimism is fading, people who on sunday morning thought there mighting a deal tonight are saying they don't think so. the cliff is ahead. >> all right, randall, in washington, thank you. >>> all right. it was not all gridlock in washington though. both parties agreed on a bill that will keep milk prices from doubling next month. agreeing on a 1-year extension on the farm deal. without it we could of paid $7 a gallon for milk. you can keep tabs on the fiscal cliff talks. 24/7 by logging on our web site. >>> well it started